JP7141738B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

2. Description of the Related Art Among game machines, a pachinko game machine is designed to increase interest in a game by executing various effects. Among such pachinko machines, in a variation game in which symbols are varied in a plurality of symbol rows, by stopping the symbols at a specific combination, an effect is executed that suggests the subsequent development of the game. There is (for example, patent document 1). In the pachinko game machine of Patent Literature 1, it is suggested that reach occurs after the symbols stop with a combination of, for example, "1, 1, 9".

JP-A-2001-224774

However, in a pachinko machine that executes an effect suggesting the development of the subsequent game by stopping symbols in a specific combination, as described in Patent Document 1, by devising the execution mode of the effect, It is desired to further improve interest in games.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of enhancing interest in games.

A gaming machine for solving the above-mentioned problems is capable of executing a performance game performed by varying performance symbols in a plurality of symbol rows, and performing one performance game by varying performance symbols in a plurality of symbol rows. Effect execution means for executing a performance in a gaming machine capable of executing a variation cycle once or a plurality of times and displaying a display result which is a combination of stopped performance symbols in a plurality of symbol rows in each variation cycle. and an effect control means for controlling the effect execution means, wherein the effect executed by the effect execution means includes displaying a specific display result in the effect game, and then displaying a winning display result. an expectation degree suggesting effect that suggests the degree of expectation to be given, a pseudo-continuous effect that executes a plurality of variation cycles in one performance game, and a fanning effect that incites whether or not the next variation cycle will be executed. When the expectation level suggesting effect is executed, the effect contents from the start of the effect game to the display of the specific display result include a plurality of effect contents, and the specific display result. has a plurality of display results including a first display result and a second display result, and the plurality of display results have different combinations of the performance symbols, and the first display result is displayed. When the second display result is displayed and when the second display result is displayed, the effect content that can be determined as the effect content in the expectation level suggesting effect is different, and the effect content of the fanning effect is different from the time when the second display result is displayed. There are a success content that informs that the next variation cycle will not be executed, and a failure content that informs that the next variation cycle will not be executed. The gist is that there are times when the specific display result is displayed by the expectation degree suggesting effect in the changed cycle .

With respect to the gaming machine, the specific display result includes a special display result that is displayed only when the performance content of the expectation level suggestive performance is the specific performance content, and the special display result is the specific display result. may be the display result with the lowest degree of expectation suggested in the expectation degree suggesting effect .

According to the present invention, interest in games can be improved.

The perspective view which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The front view which shows a game board typically. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine. (a) to (h) are schematic diagrams showing an example of an execution mode of a pseudo-continuous effect and a fan effect. Explanatory drawing which shows the kind of stop stitch production|presentation. (a) to (d) are schematic diagrams showing an example of an execution mode when a stop stitch effect is executed in a normal stop mode. (a) to (f) are schematic diagrams showing an example of an execution mode when a stopping eye effect is executed in a sliding stop mode. (a) to (f) are schematic diagrams showing an example of an execution mode when a stopping eye effect is executed in a false fake mode. 10 is a flowchart showing stop eye effect determination processing; Explanatory diagram showing the types of stopping eye effects that can be executed for each variable game.

An embodiment embodied in a pachinko game machine will be described below. In the following description, up, down, left, right, front (front), and back (back) indicate respective directions when viewed from the player.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko game machine 10 as a game machine includes a frame 11. As shown in FIG. The frame body 11 includes an installation frame 11a for fixing the pachinko game machine 10 to an island facility such as a game parlor, and a mounting frame 11b for mounting various game parts. The mounting frame 11b is pivotally supported on one side edge of the opening of the installation frame 11a so that it can be opened and closed with respect to the installation frame 11a.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a game board YB. The game board YB is mounted on the mounting frame 11b. On the front side of the game board YB, there is formed a game area YBa in which game balls as game media flow down. The game board YB has an opening window YBb formed substantially in the center thereof when viewed from the front. A center frame W with various designs is attached to the opening window YBb. The pachinko game machine 10 has a shooting handle HD. The shooting handle HD is means operated when shooting a game ball into the game area YBa. The firing handle HD is provided on the front side of the mounting frame 11b. The pachinko game machine 10 is configured to be able to adjust the shooting intensity of game balls by adjusting the amount of rotational operation of the shooting handle HD.

The pachinko game machine 10 has a decoration lamp LA as a light emitting means. The decorative lamp LA can execute various notifications and various effects by light emission of the luminous body. In the following description, the effect by light emission of the light emitter is referred to as "luminous effect". It should be noted that "luminescence" in this specification includes lighting, blinking, and extinguishing. Further, in the following description, the fact that the light-emitting body of the decorative lamp LA emits light may be simply referred to as "the decorative lamp LA emits light". The decoration lamp LA is provided, for example, on the frame 11 or the game board YB. The pachinko game machine 10 has a speaker SP as an audio output means. The speaker SP can execute various notifications and various effects by outputting sounds. In the following description, the effect by outputting sound is referred to as "audio effect". In this specification, "sound" includes human and animal voices, sound effects, music, and the like. The speaker SP is provided on the frame 11, for example.

As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special symbol display portion 13a and a second special symbol display portion 13b as display portions capable of displaying special games. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display portion 13a and the second special symbol display portion 13b correspond to game execution means for executing a special game. In the special game, predetermined symbols are variably displayed, and finally the special symbols are fixed and stopped. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of an internal lottery (hit lottery to be described later). The first special symbol display section 13a displays the first special game. The second special symbol display portion 13b displays a second special game. In this specification, "variable display" means a state in which the type of displayed pattern changes with the lapse of time. In this specification, the term "determined stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of displayed symbol does not change. With respect to the symbols, "determined stop display" and "derivation" have the same meaning. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the second special game is preferentially executed over the first special game. The first special game and the second special game are not run concurrently. The special symbols include a big hit symbol as a big hit display result and a losing symbol as a losing display result. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a big win is won in a winning lottery, a big win game is provided after a big win pattern is derived in a special game.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special reservation display section 13c and a second special reservation display section 13d as display sections for displaying information that can specify the number of special game reservations. The first special reservation display unit 13c displays information that can specify the number of reservations for the first special game (hereinafter referred to as the first special reservation number). The second special reservation display portion 13d displays information that can specify the number of reservations for the second special game (hereinafter referred to as the second special reservation number). For example, the upper limit of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number is four. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a normal symbol display section 13e. The normal symbol display portion 13e displays a normal game. In the normal game, predetermined symbols are variably displayed, and finally the normal symbols are fixed and stopped. The normal symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of an internal lottery (normal lottery to be described later). The normal symbols include normal winning symbols as a normal winning display result and normal losing symbols as a normal losing display result. In the pachinko game machine 10, when a normal winning pattern is won in a normal lottery, a normal winning pattern is derived in a normal game, and a normal winning game is awarded after the normal winning game is finished. The pachinko game machine 10 has a normal hold display section 13f. The normal reservation display portion 13f displays information that can specify the number of normal game reservations (hereinafter referred to as the normal reservation number).

The pachinko game machine 10 includes an effect display device EH as display means. The effect display device EH has an image display section GH as a display area capable of displaying an image, and can execute various notifications and various effects by displaying an image on the image display section GH. In this embodiment, the effect display device EH corresponds to effect execution means for executing effects. In the following description, an effect by displaying an image is referred to as a "display effect". The image display unit GH may be, for example, a liquid crystal panel or an organic EL panel. The effect display device EH is assembled to the game board YB so that the image display section GH can be visually recognized through the opening window YBb (center frame W) of the game board YB when viewed from the front.

In the image display unit GH of the effect display device EH, an effect game can be executed by varying the effect symbols in a plurality of symbol rows. In the present embodiment, in the effect game, a variation cycle in which the effect symbols change is executed once or multiple times. The effect pattern (decorative pattern) is a pattern decorated with a character, a pattern, or the like, and is a pattern for diversifying the display effect.

The production patterns of the present embodiment include production patterns imitating Arabic numerals "1" to "8" and production patterns imitating characters "flower". In the following description, the production pattern imitating the Arabic numeral "1" is referred to as the "1" pattern. Similarly, production patterns imitating Arabic numerals '2' to '8' are indicated as '2' to '8', respectively. In addition, a performance pattern imitating the character of "flower" is referred to as a "flower" pattern.

The effect game of this embodiment is performed by variably displaying (scrolling) the effect symbols of the left symbol row, the middle symbol row, and the right symbol row respectively in a predetermined direction. The effect game starts with the special game and ends with the special game. That is, the effect game is executed along with execution of the special game. Then, in the effect game, a display result corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is displayed. In the present embodiment, a combination of performance symbols stopped in a plurality of symbol rows corresponds to a display result in the performance game.

When a big win pattern is derived in the special game, a big win pattern combination (big win display result) is derived in the production game. The jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination in which the performance symbols of all rows are the same performance symbols such as "777". When a winning symbol is derived in the special game, a winning symbol combination (a winning display result) is derived in the effect game. The missing symbol combination is, for example, a symbol combination such as "758", "778", "787", etc., in which at least some rows of performance symbols are different from other rows of performance symbols. In this specification, the "temporary stop display" is a temporary stop state before the effect symbols are fixed and stopped, such as fluctuation display. In the following description, the special game and the effect game executed corresponding to the special game may be collectively referred to as "variation game". Also, the first special game and the effect game executed corresponding to the first special game may be collectively referred to as the "first variation game", and the second special game and the second special game The effect game executed corresponding to the game may be collectively referred to as a "second variation game".

A ready-to-win effect can be executed in the effect game. The ready-to-win effect is an effect to form a ready-to-win effect in the effect game and finally derive a predetermined symbol combination. The ready-to-win state is a state in which the same performance symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in a plurality of specific symbol rows, and the performance symbols are continuously displayed in a variable manner in other symbol rows. In this embodiment, the left symbol row and the right symbol row correspond to specific symbol rows, and the middle symbol row corresponds to another symbol row.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first start opening 15 as a winning opening that opens in the game area YBa. The first starting port 15 is always open so that a game ball can enter. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a first special starting sensor SE1 for detecting a game ball entering the first starting hole 15 (see FIG. 3). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the first special starting sensor SE1, a condition for holding the first special game can be established, and a condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second starting port 16 that opens to the game area YBa as a prize winning port that opens to the game area YBa. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a second special starting sensor SE2 for detecting a game ball entering the second starting hole 16 (see FIG. 3). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the second special starting sensor SE2, the condition for holding the second special game can be established, and the condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established. The pachinko game machine 10 has an ordinary variable member 17 capable of operating between an open state in which game balls can enter the second start port 16 and a closed state in which game balls cannot enter the second start port 16.例文帳に追加. In the closed state, a game ball can enter the second starting port 16, but it may be a state in which it is more difficult to enter than in the open state. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a normal solenoid SL1 for operating the normal variable member 17 (see FIG. 3). Ordinary variable member 17 is operated in an open state in an ordinary winning game.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a large winning opening 18 opening in the game area YBa as a winning opening opening in the game area YBa. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a special variable member 19 operable between an open state in which a game ball can enter a big prize winning opening 18 and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the big winning prize opening 18.例文帳に追加In the closed state, a game ball can enter the big winning hole 18, but it may be a state in which it is more difficult to enter than in the open state. The pachinko game machine 10 has a special solenoid SL2 that operates a special variable member 19 (see FIG. 3). The special variable member 19 is operated in an open state in a special symbol winning game. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a special prize winning sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the big winning hole 18 (see FIG. 3). In the pachinko game machine 10, when a game ball is detected by the special prize winning sensor SE3, a payout condition for a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

The pachinko game machine 10 includes a gate 25 through which game balls flowing down the game area YBa can pass (enter). The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a normal starting sensor SE4 for detecting game balls passing through the gate 25 (see FIG. 3). The pachinko game machine 10 is configured such that when a game ball is detected by the normal starting sensor SE4, the normal game holding condition can be satisfied, but the prize ball payout condition is not satisfied.

The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a normal prize winning port 26 as a prize winning port that opens in the game area YBa. The pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a normal winning sensor (not shown) for detecting a game ball entered into the normal winning hole 26 . In this embodiment, when game balls are detected by the normal prize winning sensor, the condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is established. Incidentally, the pachinko game machine 10 may be provided with a winning opening different from the first starting opening 15, the second starting opening 16, the big winning opening 18, and the normal winning opening 26.例文帳に追加Entering a game ball into a winning hole is a so-called "winning". The pachinko game machine 10 has an out port 27. - 特許庁For example, the out port 27 opens into the game area YBa at the lower end of the game area YBa. Of the game balls shot to the game area YBa, the game balls that do not enter any of the winning holes are discharged out of the machine through the out hole 27. - 特許庁

As described above, the pachinko game machine 10 can adjust the shooting intensity of the game balls by adjusting the rotation operation amount of the shooting handle HD. That is, in the pachinko game machine 10, game balls can be hit separately so as to flow down either the left area R1 of the center frame W or the right area R2 of the center frame W. A normal winning opening 26 and a first starting opening 15 are formed from the upstream side in the flow path of the game ball in the left region R1. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a game ball is shot (so-called left-handed hitting) so as to flow down the left side region R1 of the game region YBa, the game ball enters the first starting port 15 and the normal winning port 26. Can enter the ball. A gate 25, a big winning opening 18, and a second starting opening 16 are formed in the downstream path of the game ball in the right area R2 from the upstream side. Therefore, when the game ball is launched (so-called right-handed hitting) so as to flow down the right region R2 in the game region YBa, the game ball goes to the second starting port 16, the big winning port 18, and the gate 25. can enter.

Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a probability changing function for changing the probability of a big hit to a high probability, a ball entry assisting function for assisting the entry of the game ball into the second start port 16, and a time shortening for shortening the variation time of the special game. Equipped with functions and The game state in the pachinko game machine 10 is configured by combining the operating states (operating and non-operating) of these functions.

The probability variation function (hereinafter referred to as probability variation function) will be described.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a plurality of probability states as states with different jackpot probabilities. The plurality of probability states include a low-probability state and a high-probability state with a higher jackpot probability than the low-probability state. When the variable probability function is activated, the probability state shifts from the low probability state to the high probability state, increasing the possibility of winning the jackpot. Therefore, the high-probability state is advantageous for the player. The high-probability state is a so-called "variable probability state (variable probability state)".

The ball entry assistance function will be explained.
The ball-entering assist function is a function that supports the winning of prizes for ordinary electric accessories, and is a so-called "electric support function". The pachinko game machine 10 has a plurality of ball-entering rate states as states in which the ball-entering rate of the game ball to the second start port 16 is different. The plurality of ball-entering rate states include a low ball-entering rate state and a high ball-entering rate state in which the ball-entering rate is higher than the low ball-entering rate state. When the ball-entering assist function is activated, the ball-entering rate state shifts from the low ball-entering rate state to the high ball-entering rate state, making it easier to establish the starting condition for the second special game. Therefore, the high ball entry rate state is advantageous for the player.

For example, the high ball-entering rate state can be realized by executing one control that can be arbitrarily selected from the three auxiliary controls described below, or by executing a plurality of controls in combination. The first auxiliary control is control for shortening the variation time of the normal game compared to when the ball-entering rate is low. The second auxiliary control is control for changing the normal winning probability in the normal lottery to a higher probability than in the low ball entry rate state. The second auxiliary control may be a control in which the normal lottery itself is not performed in the low ball entry rate state, but the normal lottery is performed with a predetermined winning probability in the high ball entry rate state. The third auxiliary control is a control that makes the total opening time of the normal variable member 17 in one normal winning game longer than in the low ball entry rate state. In addition, as the third auxiliary control, the number of opening times of the normal variable member 17 in one normal winning game is greater than when the ball is in a low ball rate state, and 1 of the normal variable member 17 in the normal winning game It is preferable to perform at least one control of making the opening time of the inning longer than in the low ball entry rate state.

Next, the variable time reduction function (hereinafter referred to as the time reduction function) will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of variable time states as states with different variable times (average variable times) of the special game. The plurality of variable time states include a long variable time state and a short variable time state in which the average variable time of at least the second special game is shorter than the long variable time state. When the time reduction function is activated, the variable time state shifts from the long variable time state to the short variable time state, and the number of special games that can actually be executed per unit time increases. That is, the efficiency of digesting the suspension of the special game is improved. Note that, in the present embodiment, the time saving function operates in conjunction with the ball entry assist function. That is, the time-saving function operates together with the ball entry assist function, and becomes non-operable together with the ball entry assist function.

In this embodiment, there are three game states: a normal state, a first advantageous state, and a second advantageous state. The normal state is a game state in which none of the variable probability function, the entry assist function, and the time saving function operate. The first advantageous state is a game state in which the variable probability function, the ball entry assist function, and the time saving function are all activated. The second advantageous state is a game state in which the variable probability function does not operate, but the ball entry assist function and the time saving function operate. The pachinko game machine 10 is not limited to having three game states, and some or all of them may be different game states in which the function to be activated among the variable probability function, the assisting ball entry function, and the time saving function is changed. Also, the number of game states may be one, two, or four or more.

Next, the jackpot will be explained.
The pachinko game machine 10 has a plurality of types of jackpot patterns as special jackpot patterns. The type of the jackpot pattern is also the type of the jackpot. The jackpot symbols are classified into one or more types. In this embodiment, the jackpot symbols are classified into two types of special symbols and normal symbols. In the pachinko game machine 10, a jackpot game is awarded according to the type of jackpot pattern (type of jackpot).

In the jackpot game, first, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as opening time). For example, the predetermined effect is an opening effect that can specify the start of the jackpot game. In the jackpot game, after the opening time has elapsed, a round game for opening the big winning opening 18 is performed up to a predetermined upper limit number of times. One round game is terminated when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enter or when a predetermined upper limit time elapses. In the round game, the big winning opening 18 is opened in a predetermined opening mode (opening pattern). In each round game, a round production is performed. In the jackpot game, when the final round game ends, a predetermined effect is performed for a predetermined time (hereinafter referred to as ending time). For example, the predetermined effect is an ending effect that can specify the end of the jackpot game. The jackpot game is terminated when the ending time elapses.

In the pachinko game machine 10, the game state after the end of the jackpot game is controlled according to the type of jackpot pattern (type of jackpot). In this embodiment, the specific symbols are set to be controlled to the first advantageous state after the end of the big win game until the next big win game is awarded. After the end of the jackpot game, the normal symbols are provided with a second advantage until the special game is completed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) or until the next jackpot game is awarded. It is determined that the state should be controlled.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3 , the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a main control board 40 . The main control board 40 performs predetermined processing, and outputs a control signal such as a control command, which is an example of control information, according to the result of the processing. The pachinko game machine 10 includes a sub control board 50. - 特許庁The main control board 40 and the sub control board 50 are connected so that a control signal can be output in one direction from the main control board 40 to the sub control board 50 . The sub control board 50 executes predetermined processing based on the control signal input from the main control board 40 .

The main control board 40 will be explained in detail.
The main control board 40 has a microprocessor 41 . The microprocessor 41 includes a processing section (hereinafter referred to as main control CPU 42) and a storage section (memory). The main control CPU 42 executes various processes by executing a main control program. The storage unit of the microprocessor 41 includes a ROM area in which information can be read but in which information cannot be written (hereinafter referred to as main control ROM 43) and an RWM area in which information can be read and written (hereinafter , indicated as main control RWM 44).

The main control ROM 43 stores judgment values and tables used for various judgments and lotteries. The main control ROM 43 stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is variation information that can specify the variation content of the variation game. In particular, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is information that can specify the variation time from the start of the special game to the end. Also, the variation pattern is information capable of specifying at least a part of the effect contents of the effect game performed during execution of the special game.

The variation patterns of this embodiment include a big hit variation pattern and a losing variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern is a variation pattern for performing a ready-to-win effect in the effect game and finally deriving a big win pattern combination. The losing variation pattern is a variation pattern that ultimately leads to a winning symbol combination in the effect game. The losing variation pattern includes a variation pattern of "with reach" in which the ready-to-win effect is performed in the effect game and a variation pattern of "no reach" in which the ready-to-win effect is not performed in the effect game.

The main control RWM 44 stores various information rewritten according to the result of processing by the main control CPU 42 . For example, information stored by the main control RWM 44 includes flags, counters, and timers. Microprocessor 41 includes a random number circuit 45 that generates hardware random numbers. The microprocessor 41 may be capable of generating software random numbers through random number generation processing by the main control CPU 42 . The main control CPU 42, the main control ROM 43, the main control RWM 44, and the random number circuit 45 are not limited to being configured as one chip as the microprocessor 41, but may be configured separately.

The main control CPU 42 is connected to the sensors SE1-SE4. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to input detection signals output when the sensors SE1 to SE4 detect game balls. The main control CPU 42 is connected to the display units 13a to 13f. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to control the display contents of the display units 13a to 13f. In particular, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 42 can execute the first special game by controlling the first special symbol display portion 13a, and the second special game by controlling the second special symbol display portion 13b. A special game can be run. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 42 controls the first special symbol display section 13a and the second special symbol display section 13b as game execution means, thereby realizing game control means. The main control CPU 42 is connected to solenoids SL1 and SL2. The main control CPU 42 is configured to be able to control the operations of the variable members 17 and 19 by controlling the operations of the solenoids SL1 and SL2.

Next, the sub-control board 50 will be described in detail.
The sub-control board 50 includes a sub-control CPU 51 , a sub-control ROM 52 and a sub-control RWM 53 . The sub-control CPU 51 performs various processes related to effects by executing sub-control programs. In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 executes various processes related to effects, thereby forming an example of control means for performing various controls related to effects. The sub-control ROM 52 stores a sub-control program, a determination value used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The sub-control ROM 52 stores display effect data used for display effect, light emission effect data used for light emission effect, sound effect data used for sound effect, movable body effect data used for movable body effect, and the like.

The sub-control RWM 53 stores various information rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 . For example, information stored by the sub-control RWM 53 includes flags, counters, and timers. In this embodiment, the sub-control board 50 is also configured to be able to generate software random numbers through random-number generation processing by the sub-control CPU 51 . The sub control board 50 may include a random number generation circuit and be capable of generating hardware random numbers.

The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the effect display device EH. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the display contents of the effect display device EH. In this embodiment, the effect control means is realized by the sub-control CPU 51 controlling the effect display device EH as the effect executing means. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the decoration lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the lighting mode of the decoration lamp LA. The sub-control CPU 51 is connected to the speaker SP. The sub-control CPU 51 is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker SP.

Next, various processes performed by the main control CPU 42 will be described.
The main control CPU 42 executes a special symbol input process, a special symbol start process, etc. as timer interrupt processes performed at predetermined control intervals (eg, 4 ms).

First, special design input processing is explained.
In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 15 . At this time, the main control CPU 42 determines that the game ball has entered the first start hole 15 by inputting a detection signal from the first special start sensor SE1. When the game ball enters the first start port 15, the main control CPU 42 determines whether the first special reservation number stored in the main control RWM 44 is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). do. When the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU42 adds 1 to the first special reservation number stored in the main control RWM44 and updates it. At this time, the main control CPU 42 controls the first special reservation display section 13c to display the updated first special reservation number. Thus, in the present embodiment, when the first special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the game ball enters the first start port 15, and the entered game ball is detected by the first special start sensor SE1. By doing so, the condition for suspending the first special game is established.

Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires random numbers generated within the microprocessor 41 and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RWM 44 . For example, the random number is a special winning random number used for a special lottery (big winning lottery), a winning design random number used for determining a winning design, and a variation pattern random number used for determining a variation pattern. At this time, the main control CPU 42 stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main control RWM 44, the execution of the first special game can be suspended until the conditions for starting the first special game are met. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. In addition, the main control CPU42 generates a hold number command that can specify the first special hold number stored in the main control RWM44, and sets it in the output buffer. In this embodiment, commands set in the output buffer are output to the sub-control board 50 in a predetermined output process.

After that, the main control CPU 42 generates a look-ahead command (pre-determination command) capable of specifying the fluctuation content of the first special game in which the suspension condition is satisfied, and sets it in the output buffer. Specifically, the main control CPU 42 determines in advance whether the value of the acquired random number is a value that will result in a big hit in a big hit lottery performed in the special symbol start process described later. In addition, the main control CPU 42 determines in advance whether the value of the acquired random number determines which variation pattern is determined in the variation pattern determination lottery performed in the special symbol start process described later. Then, the main control CPU 42 generates a prefetch command based on the result of the preliminary determination. As a result, the prefetch command of the present embodiment becomes information that can specify the variation content of the variable game. For example, the look-ahead command can specify whether or not a big win will be made in a big win lottery, or whether or not a variation pattern for executing a ready-to-win effect is determined.

Also, if the game ball has not entered the first start port 15, if the first special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, and if the look-ahead command is generated, the main control CPU42, the second start port 16 It is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the ball. At this time, the main control CPU 42 determines that the game ball has entered the second start hole 16 by inputting a detection signal from the second special start sensor SE2. When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 16, the main control CPU 42 terminates the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball has entered the second starting port 16, the main control CPU42 determines whether the second special reservation number stored in the main control RWM44 is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) determine whether or not When the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 42 terminates the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU42 adds 1 to the second special reservation number stored in the main control RWM44 and updates it. At this time, the main control CPU 42 controls the second special reservation display section 13d so as to display the updated second special reservation number. Thus, in the present embodiment, when the second special reservation number is less than the upper limit number, the game ball enters the second start port 16, and the entered game ball is detected by the second special start sensor SE2. By doing so, the condition for suspending the second special game is established.

Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires random numbers generated within the microprocessor 41 and stores random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main control RWM 44 . At this time, the main control CPU 42 stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In this embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main control RWM 44, the execution of the second special game can be suspended until the conditions for starting the second special game are satisfied. Also, the main control CPU 42 generates a hold number command that can specify the second special hold number stored in the main control RWM 44 and sets it in the output buffer. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start processing will be described.
In the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the conditions for starting the special game are satisfied. The main control CPU 42 makes an affirmative determination when the big win game is not being played and the special game is not being executed, and makes a negative determination when the big win game is being played or the special game is being executed. If the special game start condition is not met, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process. When the special game start condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 42 determines whether or not the second special reservation number is greater than zero. When the second special reservation number is zero, the main control CPU42 determines whether the first special reservation number is greater than zero. When the first special reservation number is zero, the main control CPU 42 generates a standby state command that can identify the standby state and outputs it to the sub control board 50 . The standby state is a state in which no variation game is being executed, no big win game is awarded, and no variation game is suspended. After that, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

When the first special reservation number is greater than zero, the main control CPU 42 performs processing for executing the first special game. Specifically, the main control CPU 42 updates the first special reservation number by subtracting 1. The main control CPU 42 controls the first special reservation display section 13c so as to display information capable of specifying the updated first special reservation number. Next, the main control CPU 42 acquires from the main control RWM 44 the random number information stored first among the random number information for the first special game. Subsequently, the main control CPU 42 uses a special winning random number specified from the obtained random number information to perform a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not to win a jackpot. The main control CPU 42 performs a jackpot lottery with a jackpot probability according to the current probability state (whether or not the variable probability function is activated).

When winning a jackpot, the main control CPU 42 performs jackpot variation processing. In the jackpot variation process, the main control CPU 42 performs a jackpot pattern lottery using a hit pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a jackpot pattern to be derived in the first special game. The main control CPU 42 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines a big hit variation pattern. In the variation pattern determination lottery of the first special game, the variation pattern that can be determined as the big hit variation pattern is the same regardless of the current first special reservation number.

When the big hit is not won, the main control CPU 42 performs loss variation processing. In the losing variation process, the main control CPU 42 determines the winning symbols to be derived in the first special game. Also, in the loss variation process, the main control CPU 42 performs a variation pattern determination lottery using a variation pattern random number that can be specified from the random number information, and determines the loss variation pattern. After determining the variation pattern of the first special game, the main control CPU 42 ends the special symbol start process.

Also, when the second special reservation number is greater than zero, the main control CPU 42 performs processing for executing the second special game. In the process for executing the second special game, the "first special game" is changed to the "second special game", and the "first special pending number" is changed to the "second special game". Since the process is read as "special pending number", the detailed description thereof will be omitted. In other words, the main control CPU 42 performs any variation processing based on the subtraction of the second special reservation number, the big win lottery, and the result of the big win lottery, and then ends the special symbol start processing.

The main control CPU 42 outputs a variation start command and a special symbol command to the sub control board 50 in the jackpot variation process and the loss variation process. The variation start command is a control command that can specify the variation pattern determined in each variation process and the start of the special game (effect game). The special symbol command is a control command that can specify the special symbol (big hit symbol or losing symbol) determined in each variation process. Note that the variation start command and the special symbol command are different control commands when the variation processing of the first special game is performed and when the variation processing of the second special game is performed.

After finishing the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 42 executes the first special game or the second special game by a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, when executing the first special game, the main control CPU 42 controls the first special symbol display section 13a so as to start variable display of predetermined symbols. The main control CPU 42 measures the variation time defined in the variation pattern. The main control CPU 42 controls the first special symbol display section 13a so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has passed. In addition, the main control CPU 42 outputs to the sub control board 50 a control command (hereinafter referred to as a fluctuation end command) that can specify the end of the special game (effect game) when the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern has passed. .

On the other hand, when executing the second special game, the main control CPU 42 controls the second special symbol display section 13b so as to start variable display of predetermined symbols. The main control CPU 42 measures the variation time defined in the variation pattern. The main control CPU 42 controls the second special symbol display section 13b so as to derive the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process when the variation time defined in the variation pattern has passed. Further, the main control CPU 42 outputs a fluctuation end command to the sub control board 50 when the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation pattern has elapsed.

Next, the jackpot game processing will be described.
The big-hit game process is a process for giving a big-hit game. When the main control CPU 42 derives the big-hit symbols in the special game, it executes the big-hit game process after the big-hit special game ends. The main control CPU 42 specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot pattern (that is, the jackpot type) determined in the special symbol start process. The main control CPU 42 provides the specified type of jackpot game.

First, the main control CPU 42 outputs to the sub control board 50 a control command that can specify the start of the opening time (hereinafter referred to as opening command). After the opening time has elapsed, the main control CPU 42 performs processing for executing a round game. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 using the specified opening control data for the big win game, and opens the big winning hole 18 . When the number of game balls detected by the special winning sensor SE3 reaches the above-described upper limit number, or when the above-described upper limit time elapses, the main control CPU 42 controls the special solenoid SL2 so as to close the big winning opening 18. By doing so, the round game is ended. The main control CPU 42 repeats the process for executing such a round game until the upper limit number of round games set for the big hit game is completed. The main control CPU 42 outputs a control command (hereinafter referred to as a round command) that can specify the start of the round game to the sub control board 50 each time the round game is started. When the final round game ends, the main control CPU 42 outputs to the sub control board 50 a control command that can specify the start of the ending time (hereinafter referred to as an ending start command). The main control CPU 42 ends the big hit game when the ending time has passed. The main control CPU 42 may be configured to output to the sub control board 50 a control command (hereinafter referred to as an ending end command) that can specify the passage of the ending time.

Next, probability transition processing for transitioning the probability state will be described.
The main control CPU 42 sets a high probability flag in the main control RWM 44 after finishing the big hit game based on the specific symbols. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a high probability state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 42 does not set the high accuracy flag to the main control RWM 44 after completing the jackpot game based on the normal symbols. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to the low probability state. The main control CPU 42 erases the high accuracy flag when the big hit game is started and the high accuracy flag is set. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a low probability state during the jackpot game.

Next, a description will be given of processing for shifting the ball-entering rate state and the variable time state.
The main control CPU 42 sets an operation flag to the main control RWM 44 when the jackpot game ends. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls the high ball entry rate state. The main control CPU 42 updates the value of the execution counter stored in the main control RWM 44 every time the special game is started after the jackpot game based on the normal symbols is finished, so that the special game after the jackpot game is finished. Count the number of executions. The main control CPU 42 erases the operation flag stored in the main control RWM 44 when the special game in which the number of executions of the special game after the end of the jackpot game has reached the number of operations is completed. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to the low ball entry rate state when the special game for the number of times of activation is completed after the jackpot game based on the normal symbols is completed. The main control CPU 42 erases the operation flag when the big hit game is started and the operation flag is set. That is, the main control CPU 42 controls to a low ball entry rate state during the big hit game. It should be noted that the main control CPU 42 controls to the short fluctuation time state when controlling to the high ball entry rate state, and controls to the long fluctuation time state when controlling to the low ball entry rate state.

Next, effects that can be executed in this embodiment will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment can execute a pseudo-continuous effect as one of the effects. The pseudo-continuous performance is a performance in which a period from the start to the end of one special game is divided into a plurality of unit periods, and various performances such as variable display of performance symbols are executed in each unit period. In this embodiment, the unit period during which the variable display of the performance symbols is executed corresponds to a variation cycle accompanied by the variation of the performance symbols. It should be noted that, in the pseudo-continuous effect of the present embodiment, there are cases where two variation cycles are executed and three variation cycles are executed between the start and end of one special game. be. That is, in the present embodiment, the pseudo-continuous effect is an effect in which a plurality of variation cycles are executed in one effect game.

In the pseudo-continuous effect of the present embodiment, when the next variation cycle is started after the end of a predetermined variation cycle, the predetermined variation cycle is terminated by temporarily displaying the effect symbols in a plurality of symbol rows, and then , the next fluctuation cycle is started. In other words, in the pseudo-continuous effect of the present embodiment, after a predetermined variation cycle is completed by temporarily stopping the variation of the effect symbols in the plurality of symbol rows, at least a part of the symbol rows out of the plurality of symbol rows The next variation cycle can be started by variably displaying the effect symbols again in . Incidentally, in the pseudo-continuous effect of the present embodiment, the effect symbols are variably displayed again in all the symbol rows of the left symbol row, the middle symbol row and the right symbol row.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute, as one of the effects, a stimulating effect for inciting whether or not the next variation cycle will be executed in the effect game being executed. There are cases where the fanning performance is executed with success contents that inform that the next variation cycle will be executed, and that with failure contents that inform that the next variation cycle will not be executed.

As shown in FIG. 4, in the fan effect of the present embodiment, the image display unit GH of the effect display device EH stops the "8" symbol in the left symbol row and the "7" symbol in the right symbol row. Afterwards, the "8" pattern and the "7" pattern are moved to the center of the image display section GH (FIGS. 4(a) to 4(d)).

Then, when the fanning effect is executed with success contents, in the image display section GH, the left symbol row is stopped with "8" symbols, the right symbol row is stopped with "7" symbols, and the middle symbol row is stopped. Then, the "flower" pattern is stopped (Fig. 4(e)). In this embodiment, the combination of performance symbols when the "8" symbol is stopped in the left symbol row, the "7" symbol is stopped in the right symbol row, and the "flower" symbol is stopped in the middle symbol row is special. corresponds to the display result of That is, in the present embodiment, the success content of the effect content of the fanning effect is the effect content in which a special display result is displayed in the effect game. After that, in the image display section GH, the performance symbols of all the symbol rows are again variably displayed, and the next variability cycle is started (FIG. 4(f)).

Further, when the fanning effect is executed with failure contents, the flower petals are scattered in the state where the "8" symbol stops in the left symbol row and the "7" symbol stops in the right symbol row in the image display section GH. An image simulating the situation is displayed (FIG. 4(g)). After that, in the image display section GH, the production pattern different from the "flower" pattern is stopped in the middle pattern row, and the production game ends without starting the next variation cycle (FIG. 4(h)). That is, in the present embodiment, the failure content among the effect contents of the fanning effect is the effect content in which a special display result is not displayed in the effect game.

In this embodiment, the "flower" symbol is an effect symbol that is displayed only when the next variation cycle is started. In other words, in the present embodiment, the "flower" symbol is an effect symbol that is displayed only when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, as one of the effects, stops the effect symbols with a specific symbol combination in the effect game, thereby executing the effect game after stopping the effect symbols with the specific symbol combination. It is possible to execute a stopping point effect as an expectation degree suggesting effect that suggests the degree of expectation for deriving a big hit symbol combination in the effect game. In other words, the stopping eye effect of the present embodiment is a effect that suggests the degree of expectation that a big winning symbol combination is derived in the pending effect game, and is an effect that is executed before the pending effect game. It is an effect executed in the game. In the present embodiment, the specific symbol combination corresponds to a specific display result displayed in the stopping eye effect.

As described above, in the effect game of the present embodiment, when the big-hit symbols are derived in the special game, the big-hit symbol combination is derived. After the big win pattern is derived in the special game, the big win game is given. Therefore, the degree of expectation for the derivation of the big win pattern combination in the production game is also grasped as the degree of expectation for the giving of the big win game. can. In the following description, the degree of expectation that a jackpot game is awarded may simply be referred to as "big hit expectation".

The stop eye effect of the present embodiment can be executed for the first variation game. Then, the stop eye effect of the present embodiment can be continuously executed over a plurality of times of the variation game. That is, in the stopping eye effect of the present embodiment, in a plurality of continuous effect games, the effect symbols are stopped with a specific symbol combination, respectively, so that the effect symbols are stopped with the specific symbol combination. The degree of expectation for a big hit in the production game executed following the production game is suggested.

As shown in FIG. 5, the stop eye effect of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of stop eye effects with different symbol combinations to be stopped in the effect game. In other words, the specific display results displayed in the stop stitch effect of the present embodiment include a plurality of display results having different combinations of effect symbols.

In the first stop effect, the same even-numbered symbols (indicated as "even" in the figure) are stopped in a plurality of predetermined symbol rows in the effect game, and different effect symbols (in the figure, " ANY”) is stopped. In other words, the specific symbol combination to be stopped in the first stop effect is a symbol combination established by stopping predetermined effect symbols in a part of the symbol rows out of all the symbol rows. Specifically, the symbol rows in which the even-numbered symbols stop in the first stop effect are the left symbol row and the middle symbol row, or the middle symbol row and the right symbol row. That is, the specific symbol combination in the first stop effect is, for example, "225" or "344". In addition, in the effect game, the same odd-numbered symbols (indicated as "odd" in the figure) are stopped in a plurality of predetermined symbol rows, and different effect symbols (in the figure) are displayed in the other symbol rows. , "ANY") is stopped. In other words, the specific symbol combination to be stopped in the second stop effect is a symbol combination established by stopping a predetermined effect symbol in a part of the symbol rows out of all the symbol rows. Specifically, the symbol rows in which the odd symbols are stopped in the second stop effect are the left symbol row and the medium symbol row, or the medium symbol row and the right symbol row. That is, the specific symbol combination in the second stop effect is, for example, "553" or "233".

The third stop performance is a performance game in which a predetermined performance symbol (indicated as "N" in the figure) stops in the left symbol row, and a performance symbol imitating a number one larger than that ("N+1" in the figure) is displayed. ”) is stopped in the middle pattern row, and a production pattern imitating a number one larger (indicated as “N+2” in the figure) is stopped in the right pattern row. In other words, the third stop performance is a performance in which the performance symbols stop at a combination of performance symbols in which the number increases by 1 in the order of the left symbol row, the middle symbol row, and the right symbol row (so-called order) in the production game. is. That is, the specific symbol combination in the third stop effect is, for example, "123". In addition, in the effect game, a predetermined effect symbol (indicated as "N" in the figure) stops in the left symbol row, and a effect symbol imitating a number one smaller than that (indicated by "N" in the figure). "N-1") is stopped in the middle pattern row, and a production pattern (indicated as "N-2" in the figure) imitating a number smaller by 1 is stopped in the right pattern row. In other words, the fourth stop effect is an effect in which the effect symbols are stopped by a combination of effect symbols in which the number decreases by 1 in the order of the left symbol row, the middle symbol row, and the right symbol row (so-called upside down) in the effect game. is. That is, the specific symbol combination in the fourth stop effect is, for example, "432". In the present embodiment, the specific symbol combination in the first stop effect to the specific pattern combination in the fourth stop effect correspond to the second display result among the specific display results displayed in the stop dot effect. do.

The fifth stop effect is a effect in which "8" is stopped in the left symbol row, "8" is stopped in the middle symbol row, and "7" is stopped in the right symbol row. That is, the specific symbol combination in the fifth stop effect is "887". The sixth stop effect is a effect in which "8" is stopped in the left symbol row, "7" is stopped in the middle symbol row, and "7" is stopped in the right symbol row. That is, the specific symbol combination in the sixth stop effect is "877". In the present embodiment, the specific symbol combination in the fifth stop effect and the specific symbol combination in the sixth stop effect correspond to the first display result among the specific display results displayed in the stop dot effect. do. In addition, in the present embodiment, the specific symbol combination ("887") in the fifth stop effect and the specific symbol combination ("877") in the sixth stop effect are executed when the fan effect is successful. This is a symbol combination in which the performance symbols in a part of the symbol rows are the same as compared with the combination of performance symbols ("8 flower 7") derived in . That is, in the present embodiment, the first display result is the same as the special display result in some of the plurality of performance symbols forming the display result.

Further, in the stopping eye effect of the present embodiment, a predetermined effect image is displayed when a specific symbol combination is derived. Specifically, in the first stop effect and the second stop effect, an effect image imitating a white flame is displayed. At this time, in the first stop effect and the second stop effect, the effect image is displayed while the same effect symbol among all the symbol rows is superimposed on the effect symbols of the plurality of symbol rows to be stopped, while other effect images are displayed. The effect image is not displayed when it is superimposed on the production pattern of the pattern row. For example, in the first stop effect, when the symbol combination of "225" is stopped, the effect image is displayed superimposed on the "2" symbol of the left symbol row and the middle symbol row, while the "2" symbol of the right symbol row is displayed. 5” The effect image is not displayed when superimposed on the pattern. Further, for example, in the second stop effect, when the symbol combination of "233" is stopped, the effect image is displayed superimposed on the "3" symbol of the middle symbol row and the right symbol row, while the left symbol row is displayed. The effect image is not displayed when superimposed on the "2" pattern of .

Also, in the third stop effect and the fourth stop effect, an effect image simulating a blue flame is displayed. Furthermore, in the fifth stop effect, an effect image simulating a red flame is displayed. Then, in the sixth stopping effect, an effect image imitating a rainbow-colored flame is displayed. Then, in each of the third stop effect to the sixth stop effect, effect images are displayed superimposed on the stopped effect symbols in all the symbol rows.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the degree of expectation for a big win that is suggested differs depending on the type of stop stitch effect. In other words, in the stop stitch effect of the present embodiment, the suggested degree of expectation differs depending on the type of the derived specific symbol combination.

Specifically, the degree of expectation for a big win suggested in each stop effect of the first stop effect and the second stop effect is the big win expectation suggested in each stop effect of the third stop effect to the sixth stop effect. lower than expected. In addition, the degree of expectation for a big win suggested in each stop effect of the third stop effect and the fourth stop effect is the expected degree of big win suggested in each stop effect of the fifth stop effect and the sixth stop effect. lower than The degree of expectation for a big win suggested in the fifth stop performance is lower than the degree of expectation for a big win suggested in the sixth stop performance. That is, the degree of expectation for a big win suggested in the stop stitch effect of the present embodiment is as follows: first stop effect, second stop effect<third stop effect, fourth stop effect<fifth stop effect<sixth stop effect It is higher in the order of the stopping eye production. In particular, in the present embodiment, when the sixth stop effect is executed, it is definitely notified that a big winning symbol combination will be derived in the effect game subsequent to the effect game in which the sixth stop effect is executed. be done. In other words, the sixth stop effect in the present embodiment is a notification effect for confirming a big hit.

In addition, in the present embodiment, there are a plurality of derivation modes including a normal stop mode, a sliding stop mode, and a pseudo fake mode as derivation modes when a specific symbol combination is derived in the stop stitch effect. . In the present embodiment, the derivation mode when the specific symbol combination is derived corresponds to the effect content from the start of the effect game until the specific symbol combination is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 6, the normal stop mode is a derivation mode in which a specific symbol combination is derived by stopping the effect symbols of all symbol rows in a predetermined order. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the stop effect is executed in the normal stop mode, after the variable display of the effect symbols of all the symbol rows is started (FIG. 6(a)), the left symbol row is first displayed. The production pattern is stopped (Fig. 6(b)), then the production pattern of the right pattern row is stopped (Fig. 6(c)), and finally the production pattern of the middle pattern row is stopped, whereby a specific pattern combination is achieved. is derived (FIG. 6(d)).

As shown in FIG. 7, in the sliding stop mode, after the performance symbols of all the symbol rows are stopped in a predetermined order, the performance symbols stopped in some of the symbol rows are changed again, and different kinds of performance symbols are produced. This is a derivation mode in which a specific symbol combination is derived by being stopped. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the stop stitch effect is executed in the sliding stop mode, after the variable display of the effect symbols of all symbol rows is started (FIG. 7(a)), the left symbol row is first displayed. The production pattern is stopped (Fig. 7(b)), then the production pattern of the right pattern row is stopped (Fig. 7(c)), and finally the production pattern of the middle pattern row is stopped (Fig. 7(d). ). After that, in the sliding stop mode of the present embodiment, the performance symbols in the middle symbol row are changed again (Fig. 7(e)), and a specific symbol combination is derived by stopping different types of performance symbols (Fig. 7(e)). 7(f)).

As shown in FIG. 8, the pseudo-fake mode is a derivation mode in which a specific symbol combination is derived after the fanning effect is executed with failure contents. In other words, the pseudo fake mode is a derivation mode in which a specific symbol combination is derived after the fanning effect is executed with failure content when the pseudo continuous effect is not executed (so-called pseudo false effect). For this reason, in the present embodiment, when the inciting effect is executed with the content of the failure, the stopping eye effect may be executed thereafter.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the stopping eye effect is executed in the pseudo false mode, after the variable display of the effect symbols of all the symbol rows is started (FIG. 8(a)), the left symbol row is first displayed. The "8" symbol is stopped (FIG. 8(b)), followed by the "7" symbol in the right symbol row (FIG. 8(c)). After that, in the pseudo false mode of the present embodiment, the "8" pattern and the "7" pattern are displayed so as to be moved to the center of the image display section GH, thereby starting the fan effect (FIG. 8(d) ). Then, in the pseudo false mode of the present embodiment, a fanning effect is executed with the content of failure (FIG. 8(e)), and then a specific pattern combination is derived by stopping a predetermined effect pattern in the medium pattern row. (Fig. 8(f)).

Then, as shown in FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, determinable derivation modes differ depending on the type of stopping eye effect. In other words, in the stop stitch effect of the present embodiment, determinable derivation modes differ depending on the type of specific symbol combination to be displayed. Specifically, in the first stop effect and the second stop effect, it is possible to determine the normal stop mode as the derivation mode of the specific symbol combination, but it is not possible to determine the sliding stop mode and the pseudo slipping mode. Further, in the third stop effect and the fourth stop effect, it is possible to determine the normal stop mode and the sliding stop mode as the derivation mode of the specific symbol combination, but it is impossible to determine the pseudo fake mode. In the fifth stop effect and the sixth stop effect, it is possible to determine the normal stop mode and the pseudo fake mode as the derivation mode of the specific symbol combination, but it is impossible to determine the slip stop mode.

In this way, the normal stop mode among the derivation modes of the stop eye effect can be determined regardless of the type of the stop eye effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the normal stop mode can be determined regardless of the type of specific symbol combination derived in the stop stitch effect. On the other hand, among the derivation modes of the stop stitch effect, the slip stop mode and the pseudo-grip mode may or may not be determined depending on the type of the stop stitch effect. That is, in the present embodiment, whether or not the slip stop mode and the pseudo-gaze mode can be determined depends on the type of the specific symbol combination derived in the stop stitch effect.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 51 will be described.
First, the effect game processing will be described. The effect game process is a process for executing the effect game as one of the display effects related to the special game during execution of the special game.

When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the variation start command and the special symbol command, it controls the effect display device EH so as to execute the effect game corresponding to the special game. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a variation start command, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the effect contents of the effect game based on a variation pattern that can be specified from the variation start command. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 determines, for example, the number of fluctuation cycles in the effect game as the effect content of the effect game. In other words, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not to execute a pseudo-continuous effect as the effect content of the effect game. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 may uniquely determine the number of variation cycles in the effect game based on a variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation start command, or determine by lottery using a predetermined random number. You may When determining the number of variation cycles in the effect game by lottery, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the number of variation cycles in the effect game with different determination probabilities according to the type of variation pattern that can be specified from the input variation start command. You may In addition, the sub-control CPU 51 determines to execute the fanning effect with the success content when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed as the effect content of the effect game. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 51 does not execute the pseudo-continuous effect as the effect content of the effect game, it determines by a predetermined lottery whether or not to execute the fanning effect with the failure content.

Further, when a special symbol command is input, the sub-control CPU 51 determines a symbol combination to be derived in the production game based on a special symbol that can be specified from the command. The sub-control CPU 51 determines a combination of jackpot symbols when the jackpot symbols can be identified from the special symbol command. The sub-control CPU 51 determines the missing symbol combination when the missing symbol can be specified from the special symbol command.

When determining the symbol combination to be derived in the effect game, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not conditions for executing the ready-to-win effect are satisfied. In this embodiment, the reach condition is established by determining a variation pattern with reach. The sub-control CPU 51 determines the missing symbol combination including the ready-to-win when the ready-to-win condition is established and the missing symbol from the special symbol command can be specified. The sub-control CPU 51 determines a combination of symbols that does not include a reach when the ready-to-win condition is not satisfied and a symbol to be excluded from the special symbol command can be identified.

At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 determines a specific symbol combination according to the type of the stop eye effect as a missing symbol combination that does not include the ready-to-win effect when executing the stop eye effect. The processing for determining whether or not to execute the stop eye effect will be described later in detail.

Then, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the effect display device EH so as to start the variable display of the effect symbols of each symbol row. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 starts the effect game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 51 controls the image display section GH of the effect display device EH to variably display three rows of effect symbols. Subsequently, after the start of the effect game, when a predetermined timing arrives, the sub-control CPU 51 temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination by temporarily halting and displaying each effect symbol, and is triggered by the input of the variation end command. , the combination of symbols is fixed and stopped by displaying each performance pattern in a fixed and stopped state. It should be noted that the sub-control CPU 51 may cause the symbol combination to be fixed and displayed when the variation time set in the variation pattern elapses regardless of the variation end command. In this case, the fluctuation end command may be omitted.

Next, the big hit effect processing will be described.
The big-hit effect processing is a process for executing an effect (hereinafter referred to as a big-hit effect) during the big-hit game. When the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an opening command, it controls the effect device group so as to execute an opening effect. In this embodiment, the effect device group includes the effect display device EH, the decoration lamp LA, and the speaker SP. Also, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs a round command, it controls the production device group so as to execute a round production. Furthermore, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs an ending start command, it controls the effect device group so as to execute the ending effect. Then, when the sub-control CPU 51 inputs the ending end command, it controls the effect device group so as to end the ending effect.

Next, the processing for executing the stop eye effect will be described.
First, the stop eye effect determination process for determining whether or not to execute the stop eye effect will be described. The sub-control CPU 51 executes stop eye effect determination processing when the look-ahead command is input. That is, in the present embodiment, the stopping eye effect can be executed for the variable game corresponding to the inputted look-ahead command. In the present embodiment, the stopping eye effect determination process is executed in the normal state, but is not executed in the first advantageous state or the second advantageous state.

As shown in FIG. 9, in the stop eye effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 51 first determines whether or not the stop eye effect is being executed (step S1). At this time, the sub-control CPU51 determines whether or not the stop eye effect is being executed based on whether or not the stop eye effect execution flag is set in a predetermined storage area in the sub-control RWM53. Although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, the stop eye effect execution flag is set (stop eye effect execution flag: ON) when execution of the stop eye effect is determined, and is erased ( Stop eye effect execution flag: OFF).

When the stop eye effect is being executed (step S1: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 ends the stop eye effect determination process without determining the execution of the stop eye effect. That is, when the stop eye effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 51 does not newly decide to execute the stop eye effect. In other words, the sub-control CPU 51 performs control so as not to concurrently execute stopping eye effects for different variation games.

On the other hand, if the stop eye effect is not being executed (step S1: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not there is a pending variable game (step S2). If there is no pending variable game (step S2: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 ends the stop eye effect determination process without determining execution of the stop eye effect. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 does not decide to execute the stopping eye effect if there is no pending variable game whose execution is suspended before the variable game corresponding to the input look-ahead command.

On the other hand, if there is a pending variable game (step S2: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not there is a variable game for executing a ready-to-win effect among the pending variable games (step S3). At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 includes a read-ahead command specifying the content of variation for executing the ready-to-win effect in the look-ahead command corresponding to the pending variable game, the ready-to-win effect is included in the pending variable game. It is determined that there is a variable game that executes If there is a variable game for executing the ready-to-win effect among the pending variable games (step S3: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 ends the stop effect determination process without determining execution of the stop effect. That is, the sub-control CPU 51 does not decide to execute the stop eye effect when executing the ready-to-win effect in the variable game executed before the target variable game is executed.

On the other hand, if there is no variable game to execute the ready-to-win effect among the pending variable games (step S3: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 executes the stop effect for determining whether or not to execute the stop effect. A lottery is executed (step S4). In this embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 performs a stop eye effect execution lottery so as to determine the execution of the stop eye effect with different probabilities according to the inputted look-ahead command. Specifically, when the input look-ahead command is a big hit look-ahead command, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the stop eye effect with a higher probability than when the input look-ahead command is a lose look-ahead command. A lottery for determination of stop eye performance is performed so as to determine. Also, at this time, the sub-control CPU51 determines the type of stop eye effect to be executed by a predetermined lottery, and stores information that can specify the type of the determined stop eye effect in a prescribed storage area of the sub-control RWM53. In addition, when determining the type of stop eye effect to be executed, the sub-control CPU 51 determines with different probabilities according to the inputted look-ahead command, so that the degree of expectation for a big hit suggested according to the type of stop eye effect is different. Let

If the player does not win the stop eye effect execution lottery (step S4: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 ends the stop eye effect determination process. On the other hand, when winning the stop eye effect execution lottery (step S4: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 sets a stop eye effect execution flag (step S5).

Next, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the stop effect to be executed in the variation game executed one time before the variable game corresponding to the input look-ahead command, and provides information that can specify the type of the determined stop effect. It is stored in the sub-control RWM 53 (step S6). In the following description, the variation game corresponding to the input look-ahead command is referred to as "target variation game", and the variation game executed one time before the target variation game is referred to as "previous variation game". Further, in the following description, a variation game executed two times before the target variation game is referred to as "second variation game", and a variation game performed three times before the target variation game is referred to as "3 The variable game before the round" is shown.

When the sub-control CPU 51 determines the stop effect to be executed in the previous variation game, the first stop effect, the second stop effect < the third stop effect, the fourth stop effect < the fifth stop effect. A stop effect to be executed in the previous variation game is determined so that the degree of expectation for a big win suggested in the order of effect<sixth stop effect is high. Here, in order to increase the degree of expectation for a big win suggested by a predetermined stop performance, a predetermined stop performance is determined when a big win is achieved, and a predetermined stop performance is determined when a loss occurs. It is preferable to increase the proportion of the predetermined stop effect when determining a big win in the sum of the time and the time.

In addition, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the stop effect in the first variable game so as to definitely suggest that a big win will occur when the sixth stop effect is executed in the previous variation game. to decide. Here, in order to definitely suggest that the predetermined stop effect will result in a big hit, it is possible to determine the predetermined stop effect in the case of the big win, while at the same time, in the case of the loss, should not determine a predetermined stop stitch effect.

When the stop stitch effect to be executed in the previous variation game is determined, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the derivation mode of the specific symbol combination in the stop stitch effect to be executed in the previous variation game, and selects the determined derivation mode. Identifiable information is stored in the sub-control RWM 53 (step S7). In step S7, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the derivation mode of the specific symbol combination according to the type of stop stitch effect executed in the previous variation game. For example, when the stop effect to be executed in the previous variation game is the first stop effect or the second stop effect, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the normal stop mode as the derivation mode of the specific symbol combination. Further, when the stop eye effect executed in the previous variation game is the third stop eye effect or the fourth stop eye effect, the sub-control CPU 51 conducts a predetermined lottery to derive a specific symbol combination. to determine either the normal stop mode or the slip stop mode. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 differentiates the determination probability of each derivation mode in a predetermined lottery so that the degree of expectation for a big hit differs between when the normal stop mode is determined and when the sliding stop mode is determined. good too. Further, when the stop effect to be executed in the previous variation game is the fifth stop effect or the sixth stop effect, the sub-control CPU 51 conducts a predetermined lottery to derive a specific symbol combination. , either the normal stop mode or the pseudo fake mode is determined. At this time, the sub-control CPU 51 differentiates the determination probabilities of each derivation mode in a predetermined lottery so that the degree of expectation for a big hit differs between when the normal stop mode is determined and when the pseudo fake mode is determined. good too.

After determining the derivation mode of the specific symbol combination in the stopping effect executed in the previous variation game, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of pending variation games is two or more (step S8). If the number of pending variable games is not two or more (step S8: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 ends the stop eye effect determination process.

On the other hand, if the number of pending variation games is two or more (step S8: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 determines the stop effect to be executed in the previous variation game, and executes the determined stop effect. Information that can specify the type is stored in the sub-control RWM 53 (step S9).

As shown in FIG. 10, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 51 can determine the first stop effect to the fourth stop effect as the stop effect to be executed in the previous variation game. The fifth stop effect and the sixth stop effect are not determined. Furthermore, the sub-control CPU 51 executes, as the stopping eye effect to be executed in the previous variation game, the same stopping eye effect as the stopping eye effect to be executed in the previous variation game, or the stopping eye effect to be executed in the previous variation game. A stopping point presentation with a lower degree of expectation for a big win suggested than a stopping point presentation is determined. For example, when the sub-control CPU 51 has determined the third stop effect as the stop effect to be executed in the previous variation game, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the first stop effect as the stop effect to be executed in the previous variation game. Any one of the eye effect to the third stop eye effect can be determined, but the fourth eye stop effect to the sixth stop eye effect are not determined. Further, for example, when the sub-control CPU 51 has determined the sixth stop effect as the stop effect to be executed in the previous variation game, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the sixth stop effect as the stop effect to be executed in the previous variation game. Any one of the 1st stop effect to the 4th stop effect can be determined, but the 5th stop effect and the 6th stop effect are not determined.

When the stop stitch effect to be executed in the variation game two times before is determined, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the derivation mode of the specific symbol combination in the stop stitch effect executed in the variation game two times before, and the determined derivation mode is determined. Identifiable information is stored in the sub-control RWM 53 (step S10). Note that the process of step S10 is the same as the process of step S7, but the "variation game 1 time before" is read as "variation game 2 times before", so a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

After determining the derivation mode of the specific symbol combination in the stopping effect to be executed in the previous variation game, the sub-control CPU 51 determines whether or not the number of pending variation games is 3 or more (step S11). If the number of pending variable games is not three or more (step S11: NO), the sub-control CPU 51 ends the stop eye effect determination process.

On the other hand, if the number of pending variation games is 3 or more (step S11: YES), the sub-control CPU 51 determines the stopping effect to be executed in the variable game three times before, and performs the determined stopping effect. Information that can identify the type is stored in the sub-control RWM 53 (step S12). In the processing of step S12, the processing of step S9 is changed so that the "variation game 1 time before" is changed to the "variation game 2 times before", and the "variation game 2 times before" is changed to the "variation game 3 times before". , detailed description is omitted.

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 51 determines the derivation mode of the specific symbol combination in the stop stitch effect executed in the variable game three times before, and stores information that can specify the determined derivation mode in the sub-control RWM 53 (step S13). The process of step S13 is the same as the process of step S7, but the "variation game 1 time before" is read as "variation game 3 times before", so a detailed description thereof will be omitted. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 ends the stop eye effect determination process.

Then, the sub-control CPU51 controls the effect display device EH to execute the stop eye effect based on the information stored in the sub-control RWM53 in a process different from the stop eye effect determination process. After that, the sub-control CPU 51 controls to erase the stop eye effect execution flag (stop eye effect execution flag: OFF) when the stop eye effect for the number of times determined to be executed is completed.

Effects of the present embodiment will be described.
(1) In the present embodiment, the derivation mode that can be determined as the derivation mode for deriving a specific symbol combination differs depending on the type of stop stitch effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the game can be enjoyed not only by which stop stitch effect is executed but also by what kind of derivation mode a specific symbol combination is derived. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(2) In the present embodiment, the degree of expectation for a big hit that is suggested differs depending on the type of stop stitch effect. In the present embodiment, it is possible to guess which stop effect will be executed from the derivation mode of the specific symbol combination. Interest can be further improved.

(3) Of the specific symbol combination derivation modes, the normal stop mode can be determined regardless of which stop effect is executed. According to this, when the stopping eye effect is executed in the normal stop mode, it becomes impossible to guess which specific symbol combination will be derived. can increase

(4) Since the stopping eye effect can be executed continuously over a plurality of variable games, the interest in the game can be improved over a plurality of continuous effect games.
(5) In particular, in the present embodiment, when the stopping eye effect is continuously executed over a plurality of variable games, the changing game executed later is more suggestive than the stopping eye effect in the previously executed variable game. There are times when a stop effect with a high degree of expectation for a big hit is executed. According to this, in the present embodiment, even when a stopping effect with a low degree of expectation for a big win suggested in a predetermined variation game is executed, the degree of expectation for a big win suggested in the next variation game is executed. Since it is possible to make the player anticipate execution of the stopping eye effect with a high value, it is possible to prevent the player from losing interest in the game.

(6) In the first stop effect and the second stop effect, it is a requirement for a specific combination of symbols that part of the symbol rows out of all the symbol rows be in a predetermined combination. It is possible to give an impression that a specific combination of symbols is likely to be derived, as compared with the case where it is a requirement for the combination of specific symbols that the performance symbols of . Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player who expects the specific symbol combination to be derived.

(7) In the present embodiment, it is possible to make the players expect that the fanning effect will be executed with the successful content of notifying that the next variation cycle will be executed. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, even if the fanning effect is executed with the content of failure to notify that the next variation cycle will not be executed, the stopping eye effect may be executed after that, so the interest in the game can be further improved.

(8) In the present embodiment, the combinations of performance symbols to be derived are different between the case where the effect is executed with success content and the case where the effect is executed with failure content. Therefore, by paying attention to the combination of the derived performance symbols, the player can grasp whether the current fanning performance is successful or unsuccessful. On top of that, after the fanning production is executed with the content of failure, a stop eye production in which a combination of specific patterns is derived may be executed, so by focusing on the combination of the derived production patterns, It is possible to continuously entertain the player with the stimulating effect and the stop motion effect.

(9) The combination of the performance symbols derived when the fanning performance is executed in the success content and the combination of the performance symbols derived when the fifth stop performance and the sixth stop performance are executed, The performance symbols stopped in some of the symbol rows out of all the symbol rows are the same. According to this, at the stage where the performance symbols are stopped in some of the symbol rows, the swaying performance is executed with success details, the fifth stop performance or the sixth stop performance is executed, can be expected from both.

(10) In the stopping effect, when a specific symbol combination is derived, an effect image is displayed superimposed on the stopped effect symbol. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to make it easier to recognize that a specific symbol combination has been derived.

(11) The specific symbol combination derived in the first stop effect and the specific symbol combination derived in the fifth stop effect are the same for a plurality of symbol rows out of all symbol rows. The common point is that even-numbered symbols are stopped. Regarding the first stop effect and the fifth stop effect, in the first stop effect, when a specific symbol combination is derived, the effect is superimposed on some of the stopped effect symbols. While the image is displayed, in the fifth stop effect, when a specific symbol combination is derived, an effect image is displayed superimposed on all the stopped effect symbols. Therefore, in the present embodiment, confusion between the first stop effect and the fifth stop effect can be suppressed. Further, the specific symbol combination derived in the second stop effect and the specific symbol combination derived in the sixth stop effect are the same odd numbers in a plurality of symbol rows out of all the symbol rows. The point that the design is stopped is common. Regarding the second stop effect and the sixth stop effect, in the second stop effect, when a specific symbol combination is derived, the effect is superimposed on some of the stopped effect symbols. While the image is displayed, in the sixth stop performance, when a specific symbol combination is derived, the effect image is displayed superimposed on all the stopped performance symbols. Therefore, in the present embodiment, confusion between the second stop effect and the sixth stop effect can be suppressed.

The embodiment described above can be implemented with the following modifications. In addition, each embodiment mentioned above and the following modifications can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.

The sub-control CPU 51 may display an effect image superimposed on the stopped effect symbol each time the effect symbol of each symbol row is stopped in the stop effect.
- The effect image displayed in each stopping eye effect may be changed as appropriate. Further, the effect image displayed in each stop eye effect may be the same regardless of the type of stop eye effect.

- In the first stop effect and the second stop effect, an effect image may be displayed superimposed on the effect symbols of all the symbol rows.
- It is not necessary to display an effect image for some or all of the stop stitch effects.

- The type of stop stitch effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the number of types of stopping eye effects may be 1 to 5, or may be 7 or more.
- The specific symbol combination derived in each stop effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the specific symbol combination derived in the first stop effect and the second stop effect may be a combination of effect symbols in which the effect symbols to be stopped in all symbol rows are respectively determined.

The specific symbol combination derived in each stop effect may include a special effect symbol that is not stopped when the stop effect is not executed.
- The type of derivation mode in the stop stitch effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, it may include a simultaneous stop mode in which a specific combination of symbols is derived by simultaneously stopping the performance symbols of all the symbol rows.

- The type of derivation mode that can be determined as the derivation mode in each stop performance may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may be able to determine the sliding stop mode and the pseudo-gaze mode as the derivation modes in the first stop effect and the second stop effect. Further, for example, the sub-control CPU 51 may be incapable of determining the sliding stop mode or may be capable of determining the pseudo fake mode as the derivation mode in the third stop effect and the fourth stop effect. Further, for example, the sub-control CPU 51 may make it impossible to determine the normal stop mode or may determine the pseudo fake mode as the derivation mode in the sixth stop effect.

- The degree of expectation for a big win suggested in each stop effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the degree of expectation for a big win indicated in each stop effect may be the same regardless of the type of stop effect. In this case, the suggested degree of expectation for a big win may be varied according to the number of consecutive executions of the stop roll effect. The degree of expectation for a big win may be increased.

- The control for determining the number of executions of the stop eye effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 does not have to execute the stopping effect in all of the pending variable games that are held before the variable game that suggests the degree of expectation of a big hit, and one of the pending variable games. A stopping eye effect may be executed in the part variation game. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may execute the stopping point effect only in the variation game one time before the variation game in which the degree of expectation for a big hit is suggested. That is, the stop eye effect may not be continuously executable over a plurality of variable games.

- The control for determining the type of stopping eye effect to be executed may be changed as appropriate. For example, the sub-control CPU 51 may determine the type of stop eye effect to be executed in the previous variation game regardless of the type of stop eye effect to be executed in the previous variation game. Similarly, the sub-control CPU 51 may determine the type of stop eye effect to be executed in the variation game three times before, regardless of the type of stop eye effect to be executed in the variation game two times before. Further, the sub-control CPU 51 may be able to determine the fifth stop effect and the sixth stop effect as the stop effect to be executed in the two-time previous variation game and the third-time previous variation game.

The sub-control CPU 51, in the stopping eye effect determination process, even if there is a variable game that executes the ready-to-win effect among the variable games suspended before the variable game corresponding to the input look-ahead command, It may be possible to determine execution of the stopping effect for the variable game corresponding to the inputted look-ahead command. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may cause the stop eye effect to be executed from the variation game subsequent to the variation game in which the ready-to-win effect is executed.

・The combination of the performance symbols derived when the fanning effect is executed in the success content and the specific symbol combination derived in each stop effect are the same part of the performance symbols stopped in each symbol row. or all may be different.

・The content of the rousing effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the fanning effect, the same combination of effect symbols may be derived for success and failure. In this case, it is preferable to change the performance contents other than the combination of the derived performance patterns between the promotional performance of the success content and the promotional performance of the failure content. On the other hand, the predetermined image may not be displayed in the inciting effect of the content of the failure.

- It may be embodied in a game machine that does not execute the fanning effect.
- The sub-control CPU 51 may be capable of executing the stopping eye effect in some of the plurality of variation cycles executed during one variation game. Specifically, when two variation cycles are executed in one variation game, the stopping eye effect may be executed in the first variation cycle.

- It may be embodied in a gaming machine that does not execute a pseudo-continuous effect.
· In the special symbol input process, the main control CPU 42 may generate a look-ahead command that can specify the variation content of the second special game and output it to the sub-control CPU 51 . In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 executes the stopping eye effect for the second variation game by performing the stopping eye effect determination processing triggered by the input of the look-ahead command capable of specifying the variation content of the second special game. may be determinable. In this case, the sub-control CPU 51 may perform control so that the stopping eye effect can be executed in the first advantageous state or the second advantageous state.

· After the end of the jackpot game, it may be embodied in a gaming machine (so-called ST machine) that provides a high probability state with a predetermined probability variation number as the upper limit. Also, after the end of the big hit game, it may be embodied in a game machine (so-called falling machine) that provides a high probability state with the upper limit until winning a predetermined falling lottery. Also, in the jackpot game, it may be embodied in a gaming machine (so-called V probability variable machine) that provides a high probability state triggered by the detection of a game ball by a specific sensor.

・At the end of the jackpot game, a high ball entry rate state (short fluctuation time state) is always given, but not limited to this, there are times when the high ball entry rate state is not given depending on the type of the jackpot pattern. good too.
- The special game may be displayed on the effect display device EH. In this case, the effect game may not be displayed. The first special game and the second special game may be executed in order of reservation, or may be executed simultaneously in parallel. Also, the second special game may be omitted.

- The mechanical configuration of the pachinko game machine 10 may be changed as appropriate. For example, the effect display device EH may be composed of a plurality of display means, some of which may be configured to be displaceable.

- The functions of the main control board 40 may be implemented by being divided into a plurality of boards. The main control board 40 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board. The functions of the sub-control board 50 may be implemented by being divided into a plurality of boards. For example, the pachinko game machine 10 may include a display board that exclusively controls the effect display device EH, a lamp board that exclusively controls the decorative lamp LA, and a sound board that exclusively controls the speaker SP. It may further include a general board that controls the group of boards in a centralized manner. Also, the sub-control CPU 51 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

EH... Effect display device (effect execution means), 40... Main control board, 41... Microprocessor, 42... Main control CPU, 50... Sub control board, 51... Sub control CPU (effect control means).

Claims (2)

It is possible to execute a performance game in which performance symbols are varied in a plurality of symbol rows, and in one performance game, a variation cycle in which performance symbols are varied in a plurality of symbol rows is executed once or a plurality of times. is possible, and in each variation cycle, a display result that is a combination of stopped production symbols in a plurality of symbol rows is displayed,
production execution means for executing production;
A production control means for controlling the production execution means,
In the production executed by the production execution means,
an expectation level suggesting effect for suggesting the level of expectation that a win display result will be displayed after a specific display result is displayed in the effect game ;
A pseudo-continuous effect that executes a plurality of fluctuation cycles in one performance game;
There is a fanning effect that incites whether the next fluctuation cycle will be executed or not ,
When the expectation level suggesting effect is executed, the effect contents from the start of the effect game to the display of the specific display result include a plurality of effect contents,
The specific display results include a plurality of display results including a first display result and a second display result, and the plurality of display results have different combinations of the effect symbols,
When the first display result is displayed and when the second display result is displayed, the effect content that can be determined as the effect content in the expectation level suggesting effect is different,
The production contents of the agitation production include success contents for notifying that the next variation cycle will be executed and failure contents for notifying that the next variation cycle will not be executed,
A game characterized in that, when the fanning performance is executed with the content of failure, the specific display result may be displayed by the expectation level suggesting performance in the variation cycle in which the fanning performance is executed. machine. The specific display result includes a special display result that is displayed only when the production content of the expectation level suggestive production is the specific production content,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein said special display result is a display result with the lowest degree of expectation suggested in said degree of expectation suggestion effect among said specific display results.

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